On February 14th, COSCO SHIPPING Energy and COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry signed contracts for the construction of six oil tankers, including two Aframax tankers, two LR2 tankers, and two Panamax tankers. Among them, two Aframax tankers and two LR2 tankers are dual-fuel methanol vessels, while the two Panamax tankers meet the METHANOL READY requirements.

The series of tankers signed this time feature advanced performance and optimized Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), which is of great significance for the company to develop a green, low-carbon, and intelligent development of its fleet in response to the international shipping industry’s accelerating carbon reduction goals.

Use of New Energy Fuels

Using green methanol as a fuel can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 24,000 tons per year, effectively addressing the pressure of emission reduction from the European Union's carbon tax and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), and solving the problem of excessive carbon emissions.

Optimized Hull Design

The three types of ships signed this time all adopt the latest technology and standard designs, boasting excellent energy consumption indicators, cargo carrying capacity, operational compatibility, and other performance. The overall performance of the hull designs is at the international advanced level.

Application of Intelligent Ship Systems

The ship systems meet the requirements of the i-Ship (N, M, E, I) classification notation, capable of intelligently collecting, analyzing, and applying ship operation data to optimize routes, reduce fuel consumption, and lower equipment maintenance costs.

For years, COSCO SHIPPING Energy and COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry have adhered to the principles of “sincere cooperation, complementary strengths, equal priority, and mutual benefit” to promote the high-quality development of the global energy shipping industry. Facing changes in the global energy landscape in the future, the two parties will continue to work together to contribute to the green transformation and sustainable development of the energy transportation industry.